AIRPORT OPERATIONS

May 13 2025POLITICS

Newark's Air Traffic Woes: A Closer Look

Newark Liberty Airport, a key hub for New York City, has been facing serious issues with its air traffic control system. The airport was operating with a mere three controllers on duty instead of the required 14, leading to significant delays for incoming flights. This shortfall is part of a broader set of problems that have plagued the airport recently. In ...

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Mar 30 2025WEATHER

Stormy Skies: The Airports Most Hit by Lightning

Lightning is a serious threat to the aviation world. It causes many delays and puts people in danger. It is responsible for keeping planes on the ground and making passengers wait. This is especially true in certain parts of the world. In Southeast Asia, for example, lightning is a big problem. The weather there is hot and humid, which makes thunderstorms more l...

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Mar 23 2025BUSINESS

Heathrow's Power Struggle: Airport Bounces Back After Fire

Heathrow Airport was back in action on Saturday morning. The airport was able to resume flights after a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a major power outage. This outage led to significant travel disruptions the day before. The fire's cause is still a mystery. Investigations are ongoing to determine what sparked the blaze. Authorities have ruled ou...

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Mar 07 2025WEATHER

Stormy Weather Wreaks Havoc at Charlotte Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) faced a rough day on March 5, 2025, as severe weather caused chaos. Thunderstorms and strong winds led to a massive disruption, with 179 flights canceled and 351 delayed. This made CLT the most affected airport in the US that day. The storm hit hard, especially between 9 am and 11 am. High winds and heavy rain grounded m...

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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

A Close Call on LAX Runway: Delta Flight and Charter Jet

On December 27, plane spotters at LAX observed a worrisome moment. A Delta Air Lines flight, headed to Atlanta, nearly collided with a chartered jet carrying the Gonzaga University basketball team. The Delta flight, operating on an Airbus A321, departed five minutes late and arrived in Atlanta about four hours later. The near-miss involved Key Lime Air's Embraer E13...

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Dec 27 2024WEATHER

Slow Down, It's Going to Rain: Expect Delays on Highways This Weekend

Listen up, everyone! This weekend is going to be wet and busy on the highways. The weather folks are saying we could get over three inches of rain from Friday to Sunday night. So, buckle up for slower drives, especially on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Don't worry about ice; it'll be pretty warm, hitting the 50s and 60s. Monday should be nice and dry, with temp...

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